Open Uptown is a Chicago tech group focused on improving public service access through technology.

Open Uptown serves as Chicago's Code for America Brigade, forging partnerships between neighbors who utilize technology to enhance interactions with and access to public services. This inclusive community welcomes technologists, designers, journalists, public servants, and curious community members alike, ensuring there is a place for everyone involved in civic improvement. Members gather for a variety of activities including co-working sessions, collaborative projects, service-oriented initiatives, and social events designed to foster connection. The group operates within the broader Chicago civic tech ecosystem, which also includes organizations like Chi Hack Night, the Chicago City Data User Group, City Bureau Civic Scrapers, City Open Workshop, Maptime Chicago, and South Side Code & Coffee. While Open Uptown focuses specifically on bridging the gap between residents and public services through digital means, it actively supports the city's wider data, design, and mapping communities. By bringing together diverse skill sets and backgrounds, the group aims to drive meaningful change and spark investment in Chicago's communities through shared technological efforts and collaborative learning.